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Careavan
Hoover, AL base · 30 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
Ride type
Wheelchair transport in Vandiver, AL.
These providers offer wheelchair transport for Vandiver. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Wheelchair providers serving Vandiver
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Showing 3 providers serving Vandiver.
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Caring Hands Medical Transportation & Courier, LLC
Birmingham, AL base · 25 mi radius
Member
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Non-Emergency MediCarriers Transportation and Services
Birmingham, AL base · 50 mi radius
Service-area matches are based on each provider's base location, service area, and listed capabilities. Confirm the exact pickup ZIP, vehicle fit, timing, assistance level, and final price before scheduling.
Decision guide
Compare wheelchair options in Vandiver
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
3 providers list service-area coverage in Vandiver. 3 serve Vandiver from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 3 wheelchair, 1 stretcher, 1 bariatric, 3 ambulatory, 1 stair chair, 3 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~15.1 mi. Median listed base distance: ~16.5 mi.
Timing and availability
2 providers list same-day service.
2 providers list weekend service.
2 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
1 provider lists long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Sep 3, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Wheelchair private-pay price guide for Vandiver
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Vandiver, current private-pay estimates start with the base service amount, include the listed local miles when applicable, and then add mileage or access factors when the trip is longer or more complex. These are planning estimates before provider confirmation, not a guaranteed final customer price.
Regular local mileage is commonly modeled at $4.00/mi, longer-distance mileage at $4.00/mi, and after-hours mileage at $4.75/mi. Common add-ons include same-day coordination $30; after-hours timing $35; weekend timing $30; hospital discharge coordination $10; oxygen or equipment handling $25; stairs $30, $60, $105, or $70 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $70/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $140/hr for stretcher rides.
Vandiver pricing can change with exact entrances, parking or valet access, stairs, chair dimensions, oxygen, same-day timing, weekend or after-hours pickup, hospital discharge timing, wait-and-return needs, caregiver coordination, and longer regional mileage. Share full pickup and drop-off addresses, appointment or release time, mobility equipment, stairs, return plan, and contact details before requesting a price.
Wheelchair van example: $265 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.75/mi = about $270 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair van | $265 | 7 mi | $4.75/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $290 | 7 mi | $5.00/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $325 | 7 mi | $5.25/mi | For more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Careavan | Hoover, AL | ~16.9 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | ProfileWebsite |
| Caring Hands Medical Transportation & Courier, LLC | Birmingham, AL | ~15.1 mi | Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Profile |
| Non-Emergency MediCarriers Transportation and Services | Birmingham, AL | ~16.5 mi | Wheelchair, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | ProfileWebsite |
Wheelchair trip checklist
- Exact pickup and destination entrances, including suite, unit, floor, discharge desk, or clinic entrance.
- Requested pickup time, appointment time, return-trip needs, and whether waiting time is expected.
- Passenger mobility level, transfer needs, companion or caregiver travel, and any equipment traveling with the passenger.
- Manual chair, power chair, or scooter type, plus approximate chair width, weight, and whether the passenger can transfer.
- Ramp or lift access at pickup and destination, including exterior steps, interior steps, and elevator availability.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Vandiver also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
3
Hospitals within ~25 mi
12
Dialysis within ~25 mi
36
Age 65+
17.8%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Vandiver, Alabama
CMS provider data lists 12 hospitals and 36 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Vandiver.
Nearby CMS entries include Grandview Medical Center, St. Vincent'S East, and DaVita Leeds Dialysis.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Grandview Medical CenterHospital · , AL
12.3 mi · Emergency servicesSt. Vincent'S EastHospital · , AL
12.7 mi · Emergency servicesHill Crest Behavioral Health ServicesHospital · , AL
14.3 miDialysis facilities
DaVita Leeds DialysisDialysis · Leeds, AL
4.5 miDaVita Greystone DialysisDialysis · Birmingham, AL
8.5 miFKC Oak MountainDialysis · Birmingham, AL
8.5 miNursing and rehabilitation
Kirkwood By the RiverNursing Home · , AL
8.5 mi · 61 bedsCavalier Healthcare of TrussvilleNursing Home · , AL
11.7 mi · 125 bedsSt Martin'S In the PinesNursing Home · , AL
11.8 mi · 128 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Vandiver
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Vandiver CDP, Alabama at about 990.
Within that ACS geography, about 17.8% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 8.6% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 39.8% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Commuting.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 35176. ZIP-based estimates may not match Vandiver's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 18.3%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 10.2%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 14.5%.
Comparison
How Vandiver compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 5.2 percentage points above the median among comparable Alabama locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Alabama locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Alabama locations.
Data sources and methodology
This page is generated from active MedicalRide provider coverage records for the listed service area and ride type. Medical facility references are derived from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data files. Population and household estimates use the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year release. Community health indicators use CDC PLACES 2025 modeled estimates. ZIP-level rurality classifications use USDA Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes 2020.
Facility distances are calculated as approximate straight-line distances from the page's representative coordinate and are not driving distances or dispatch estimates. A facility appearing in this context section does not indicate an affiliation, endorsement, referral relationship, or transportation contract with MedicalRide or any listed provider.
Updated Sep 5, 2026.
Local service notes
Wheelchair availability in Vandiver
For wheelchair transport in Vandiver, MedicalRide shows 3 companies whose service areas include this city. Coverage is mostly radius-based; compare exact pickup ZIP, vehicle schedule, and destination distance before choosing who to contact.
The wheelchair group shows a 25- to 50-mile service radius range. Same-day callback response appears in the mix. Some companies report 24/7 operation.
Public business records identify 20 additional transportation businesses near Vandiver that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 14 transportation business bases are within about 25 miles. Displayed callback options are limited to providers with usable ride type, phone, service radius, hours, and comparison details.
Vandiver has a similar company count to nearby options such as Dunnavant, Sterrett, and Shoal Creek, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.
Share whether the passenger uses a manual wheelchair, power chair, scooter, ramp access, or transfer assistance. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.